Sangam Lit

In this episode, we see how children were seen in the ancient era, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 188, penned by the Pandya King Arivudai Nambi. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the verse reveals the Sangam perspective on what gives meaning to a person's life.

In this episode, we hear of the one thing that defines the goodness of a land, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 187, penned by Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common themes' and talks about how the type of land in a nation is of no consequence.

In this episode, we perceive the importance of a king to his country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 186, penned by the poet Mosi Keeranaar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the verse talks about the true life of a land.

In this episode, we perceive a metaphor for leadership, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 185, penned by a Velir King Thondaimaan Ilanthiraiyan. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the king renders his words of wisdom with visual imagery.

In this episode, we receive insights about the right kind of taxation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 184, penned about the Pandya King Arivudai Nambi by the poet Pisiraanthaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and renders words of advice to this king.

In this episode, we perceive the importance accorded to education in the ancient era, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 183, penned by the Pandya King Aariyappadai Kadantha Nedunchezhiyan. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common themes', the verse talks about the special privileges of the learned.

In this episode, we encounter a list of celebrated virtues, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 182, penned by the Pandya King Kadalul Maaintha Ilamperuvazhuthi. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Miscellaneous matters' and reveals the reasons why the world lives on.

In this episode, we learn of the way to a town ruled by a famous patron, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 181, penned about the Velir King Vallaar Kizhaan Pannan by the poet Sonaattu Mukaiyaloor Sirukarunthumbiyaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai' or 'Victory', the verse reveals the battle fame of this king in a subtle manner.

In this episode, we learn of the dynamics between courage and compassion, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 180, penned about the Velir King Eernthoor Kizhaan Thoyan Maaran by the poet Konattu Erichaloor Maadalan Madurai Kumaranaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai' or 'Victory', the verse relates the response of this king to requests from supplicants.

In this episode, we learn of the generosity of a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 179, penned about the Velir King Naalai Kizhavan Naakan by the poet Vadanedunthathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and talks about the name and fame of this ruler.